Galaxy S4 Android 4.3, JellyBean Update Rolls Out for T-Mobile
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3, JellyBean update began rolling out for T-Mobile users this week.
The update will bring the device up to date by giving it the latest form of JellyBean and will also make it compatible with the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. This update should be the same as the version that rolled out for other carriers such as Sprint, Verizon and AT&T.
It brings changes to the device including a Samsung Knox security update, enhanced multi-window mode, improved camera features, bug fixes and general performance enhancements.
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The update weighs in at 781MB which means that it should be downloaded on a Wi-Fi network to ensure a successful installation. The Galaxy S4 should receive a notification, but those that don't could go to "About Device" in the "Settings" menu and check for a software update.
T-Mobile rolled out the Android 4.3, JellyBean update for the Galaxy S3 last week. It basically brought the 2012 smartphone up to date by giving it the latest TouchWiz UI to match the theme from the Note 3 and Galaxy S4. It also gave the handset a new lockscreen with multiple widgets, adjustable clock size, actionable notifications, and daydream mode.
Users will also be able to move apps to the SD card and will have new screen modes such as Adapt Display and Professional Photo. TRIM support will be added to improve performance along with Galaxy Gear support, Driving Mode, voice commands and Samsung KNOX compatibility.
Despite other carriers having issues with the software's rollout, T-Mobile users seemed to experience no issues with it. Many of them began rushing out the Android 4.3 update recently in order to make them compatible with the Galaxy Gear.
